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How far is London from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and London (London Gatwick Airport) is 4254 miles / 6847 kilometers / 3697 nautical miles.

Fairbanks International Airport – London Gatwick Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to London

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to London. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4254.438 miles
  • 6846.854 kilometers
  • 3697.006 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 4240.108 miles
  • 6823.792 kilometers
  • 3684.553 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Fairbanks to London?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 8 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to London generates about 488 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 488 kilograms equals 1 076 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fairbanks to London

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

Airport information

Origin Fairbanks International Airport
City: Fairbanks, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAI
ICAO Code: PAFA
Coordinates: 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W
Destination London Gatwick Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Coordinates: 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W